Kidney stones can cause potassium deficiency

Kidney stones usually do not cause potassium deficiency.

Kidney stones are formed in the kidneys by some components in the urine, usually related to metabolic abnormalities, urinary tract obstruction and other reasons. Kidney stones generally do not cause potassium deficiency in the body, but may cause damage to renal tubules, resulting in reduced urine production, resulting in potassium ions unable to be excreted, and potassium ions increase. If the patient has potassium deficiency, it may be caused by insufficient potassium intake, long-term vomiting, large amount of diuretics and other reasons. The patient should go to the hospital in time to perfect relevant examination, clarify the cause, and carry out targeted treatment.